DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

US Highway 19
Florida, 33761
Highland Woods
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896467

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 2 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - In waitstaff area forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Person in charge inverted . Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area mold like substance in soda gun holder. Person in charge cleaned holder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sauces and tortilla shells. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8747910

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 4 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hod filters soiled with grease. Observed in back kitchen area stained cutting board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sweet chili sauce. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in back kitchen area,blade tenderized beef steak over slab bacon. Person in charge removed beef steak. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8619486

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in back kitchen area.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in back kitchen area.
  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in back kitchen area on mop sink spigot.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dishwasher area standing water on floor. Person in charge mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed Dishwasher, Dishwasher (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449081

  • 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in mop sink in back kitchen area, no back flow prevention device on splitter.
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen employee preparing food and eating food. Educated Person in charge on Employee eating while preparing food. Employee discarded food and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area above salad station, microwave soiled with dried food particles.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area mechanically tenderize beef steak over raw Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Beef Steaks. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge and employees currently working read and signed handout **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364225

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda holster and soda gun soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation